A horrific crime happened in Pemberton Township, New Jersey on Friday night. A woman, Hyphernkemberly Dorvilier, 22, set her baby on fire in the middle of the road. She has been charged with first degree murder. Bail has been set for $500,00.

Neighbor Dave Joseph, 45, said he witnessed the incident, which occurred shortly before 11 p.m. at the unit block of the rural road. A young woman had gotten out of her car and lit something on fire in the middle of the road, he said. Joseph said the woman told him she was burning dog waste. “Her demeanor was calm. She knew what she was doing,” he said. Joseph said the woman put out the fire with a water bottle. Joseph’s wife realized what was happening and began to scream. Dorvilier attempted to flee, but neighbors stopped her from escaping, Joseph said. The crime scene was about a mile and a half from Dorvilier’s home. “It was just mind-boggling. It was a nightmare even if you have a strong heart,” he said. “Hopefully she’ll pay for it.” The baby was still alive and breathing when fire and rescue teams arrived on the scene. “We thought, hopefully, it would fight. It was fighting all night,” said Joseph.

The baby girl was flown to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia at around 11:15 p.m. and died around two hour later. The Burlington County medical examiner will perform an autopsy on the baby, authorities said.

Dorvilier was taken to Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Pemberton Township for examination, and then to the Corrections and Work Release Center in the township.

The Prosecutor’s Office and Pemberton Township Police are still investigating details about the baby’s birth. Authorities did not release a motive in the killing. Prosecutor Robert Bernardi would not comment on whether the mother has a criminal record or if she has been involved with child welfare officials. It was unknown Saturday if Dorvilier had retained an attorney.

As a parent I can’t even begin to wrap my mind around something as horrible as this. This woman should automatically get the death penalty, no questions asked. May that precious Angel be at peace. She hadn’t even began to live her life. Fly high sweet baby. Rest in peace.